Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #995179 in Books
• Published on: 2004-01-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 103 pages

Customer Reviews

Compelling
This addition to the WWII memoir tradition is a sobering, humane, and occasionally poignant portrait of a noncombatant American taken prisoner in Germany. The combination of evocative detail and approachable style creates an absorbing, engaging text. Perhaps the book's power also lies in Fisher's minimal commentary. Allowing events and images to speak for themselves, the narrative moves skillfully between vivid combat scenes and the harsh realities of stalag life. With its surprising moments of compassion, generosity, and fortitude, however, `A Medic's War' ultimately offers a stirring vision of endurance in the face of the bleakest circumstances.

Excellent Blend of Excitement and Historical Perspective
I greatly enjoyed reading this book, a memoir of a soldier's experience in World War II. Though a relatively short read, I was riveted, staying up until midnight to finish it! I believe anyone interested in first-hand accounts of WWII will appreciate this novel and learn a great deal about the role of a medic in the war.

A great book from the 'Greatest Generation'
Fisher's true account of capture and captivity in World War II is among the best I've read. The firsthand, historical details he provides would make this book ideal for supplementary reading in any American History course.